Fairs, festivals, concerts and even special brews are part of the Halloween week festivities in North Fulton.
Alpharetta
Modest Mouse | 8 p.m. Oct. 28
Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre, 2200 Encore Parkway, Alpharetta
The beloved '90s band Modest Mouse hits Alpharetta this week showcasing its newest album. Enjoy an evening in the cool fall air at the outdoor venue.
TICKETS: $29.50-$49.50. More details here.
Fifth annual County Fair | 1-5 p.m. Oct. 25
King's Ridge Christian School, 2765 Bethany Bend, Alpharetta
Spend the last Sunday in October at the County Fair, presented by King's Ridge Christian School. The event features live music, amusement rides, raffles and food trucks.
TICKETS: $35 (ages 6 and up), $20 (ages 3-5). More details here.
Putts & Pumpkins | 9-11 a.m. Oct. 31
Topgolf Alpharetta, 10900 Westside Parkway, Alpharetta
Dress up the kids and tee it up for Topgolf's annual KidZone Halloween party. There's a costume contest at 10:30 a.m., and the first 200 kids to play Topgolf receive a free gift.
FREE: More details here.
Jekyll Brewing Halloween Part | 1-9 p.m. Oct. 31
Jekyll Brewing, 2855 Marconi Drive, Alpharetta
Jekyll Brewing wishes you a "Hoppy Halloween" with a party. It's complete with themed beers such as the Three Muskacheers Milk Stout, Frankenstout and the Nightwalker 'Nilla Porter. Oh, and don't forget to dress up because there's a costume contest.
TICKETS: $18 per person. More details here.
Andrew Black's Haunted Halloween Blues Party | 8-11 p.m. Oct. 31
The Velvet Note, 4075 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta
Have a bluesy Halloween at Alpharetta's favorite jazz venue. In addition to a show by the prominent Andrew Black, an acid jazz after-party will follow.
TICKETS: $22. More details here.
Trick or Drink | 4-9 p.m. Oct. 31
Avalon, 2200 Avalon Blvd., Alpharetta
Halloween isn't just for kids. At Avalon, adults 21 and over can spend the evening trick-or-drinking – that is, visiting different Avalon restaurants with drink specials and treats. Stop by the concierge at the beginning of your night to pick up a list of participating restaurants.
PRICE: Deals vary by restaurant. More details here.
Johns Creek
Trunk or Treat | 5-7 p.m. Oct. 28
Johns Creek Baptist Church, 6910 McGinnis Ferry Road, Alpharetta
Dress up the kids in their favorite Halloween costumes (nonscary variety) and join the Johns Creek Baptist Church's Trunk or Treat.
ADMISSION: One large bag of candy. More details here.
Roswell
Halloween Hikes | 7-10 p.m. Oct. 30
Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Road, Roswell
For some fall family fun, join the Chattahoochee Nature Center for Halloween Hikes, which is a Roswell tradition. This nonscary event is perfect for kids of all ages – you'll even meet some costumed characters along the hike and roast s'mores around the campfire.
TICKETS: $9 per person (ages 2 and under free). More details here or call 770-992-2055.
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